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'''Nuclear target structures''' is part of the [[nuclear war]] / [[nuclear weapon]]s related [[List of military strategies and concepts|military strategies and concepts]] developed during the [[Cold War]] and still in use in the 21st century. They refers to likely major targets of [[nuclear weapon]]s in the event of [[first strike]] or retaliation/defensive strike.

'''Nuclear target structures''' is part of the [[nuclear war|nuclear]] related military strategies and concepts developed during the [[Cold War]] and still in use in the 21st century. The  term refers to sites that an enemy nuclear power is likely major targets to send [[nuclear weapon]]s to during a [[first strike]] or retaliation/defensive strike. This attack procedure is for using nuclear weapons in the event that a hostile [[threats|threat]] that cannot be subjugated by using conventional forces or that a hostile nation has used [[weapons of mass destruction]] against a [[sovereign state]].

Because [[nation]] [[state]] nuclear target structures may have changed since the end of the Cold War, it is difficult to predict with certainty what targets [[Russia]], [[China]], [[North Korea]], or [[Pakistan]] might have selected in the [[United States]]. However, targeting should be similar to what was predicted in the early 1990s.  

Because [[nation]] [[state]] nuclear target structures may have changed since the end of the Cold War, it is difficult to predict with certainty what targets [[Russia]], [[China]], [[North Korea]], or [[Pakistan]] might have selected in the [[United States]]. However, targeting should be similar to what was predicted in the early 1990s.  

==Department of Defense De-Classified TR-82 "High Risk Areas" Report==

==Department of Defense De-Classified TR-82 "High Risk Areas" Report==

Much of the target structure location research here is based on numerous published sources, but especially the [[U.S.]] [[DoD]]'s de-classified TR-82 "High Risk Areas" report. This report contains a fairly comprehensive list of [[ICBM]] and [[nuclear]] payload bomber targets that has been generated by military [[intelligence]].

Much of the target structure location research here is based on numerous published sources,<ref>[http://www.nti.org/country-profiles/united-states/nuclear/ ''Nuclear Country Profile''], [[Washington, DC]]: Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Last updated: May, 2014. Accessed January 15, 2015</ref> but especially the [[U.S.]] [[Department of Defense|DoD]]'s de-classified TR-82 "High Risk Areas" report. This report contains a fairly comprehensive list of [[ICBM]] and [[nuclear]] payload bomber targets that has been generated by military [[intelligence]].

==Primary Targets==

==Primary Targets==

These "[[first strike]]" targets are mostly [[missile]] silos, [[bomber]] bases, [[submarine]] bases, and command and control (C2) centers. The enemy must neutralize these assets immediately to prevent or minimize nuclear retaliation.

These "[[first strike]]" targets are mostly [[missile]] silos, [[bomber]] bases, [[submarine]] bases, and command and control (C2) centers. The enemy must neutralize these assets immediately to prevent or minimize nuclear retaliation.

==Secondary Targets==

==Secondary Targets==

Secondary targets refers to major [[military]], [[industrial]], [[government]]al, and [[transportation]] centers. Also included are [[seaport]]s, [[lock]]s and [[dam]]s. These may be hit at once by the first missiles or struck by the bombers that will follow.

 

Secondary targets refers to major [[military]], [[industry|industrial]], [[government]]al, and [[transportation]] centers. Also included are seaports, [[lock]]s and [[dam]]s. These may be hit at once by the first missiles or struck by the bombers that will follow.

==Tertiary Targets==

==Tertiary Targets==

These are [[population]] and industrial centers that probably wouldn't be hit in the first strikes but would be high on the lists for later destruction to further cripple [[America]]'s ability to fight a prolonged [[war]] and/or recover and function as a nation. [[Threats]] against these targets could also be used following the initial [[attack]]s to force our leadership to [[capitulate]].

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== Likely [[Nuclear target structures|Nuclear Target Structures]]==

These are [[population]] and industrial centers that probably wouldn't be hit in the first strikes but would be high on the lists for later destruction to further cripple [[America]]'s ability to fight a prolonged [[war]] and/or recover and function as a nation. [[Threats]] against these targets could also be used following the initial [[attack]]s to force our leadership to capitulate.

* [[Nuclear_target_structures#Primary_Targets|Primary Targets]]:

This nation has [[nuclear weapon]] capabilities making it one of the primary [[nuclear target structure]]s in a possible [[nuclear war]].

* [[Nuclear_target_structures#Tertiary_Targets|Tertiary Targets]]

The British Navy operate four ballistic missile submarines as their main nuclear deterrent. Each captain has a letter from the current prime minister giving them instructions in the event of an attack by a hostile force. These are called the [[Letters of last resort]].

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

* "They all hate us anyhow, so let's drop the big one now..." - Excerpted lyrics from "[[Political science]]" by Randy Newman

* "They all hate us anyhow, so let's drop the big one now..." - Excerpted lyrics from "[[Political science]]" by Randy Newman

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Mutually assured destruction]] and [[Balance of power]]

* [[Letters of last resort]]

* [[Strategic relocation]]

* [[Mutually assured destruction]]

* [[Survivalist retreat]]

* [[Balance of power]]

* [[Bugging out|Bugout]] Location - [[Bug-out bag]]

 

* [[Joel Skousen|Skousen, Joel]], ''[[Strategic Relocation - North American Guide to Safe Places]]'', 3rd Edition, [[Utah]], Perfect Paperback, 2011, ISBN-10: 1568612621, ISBN-13: 978-1568612621 - [http://joelskousen.com/strategic.html JoelSkousen.com], [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10873066-strategic-relocation [[GoodReads.com]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/strategic-relocation-film-full-version [[TheSurvivalistBlog.net]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: Expanded Relocation Zone], [http://www.strategicrelocation.com StrategicRelocation.com] [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TXW6D8 [[Amazon.com]]], [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A2WLVZO DVD on Amazon.com]

* [[James Wesley Rawles|Rawles, James Wesley]]. ''[[Rawles on Retreats and Relocation]]''. 1st. Clearwater, [[Idaho]], The [[American Redoubt]]: The Clearwater Press, 2007. Print. [https://www.amazon.com/Rawles-Retreats-Relocation-James-Wesley/dp/B002A6E7Q0 [[Amazon.com]]]

* [[Joel Skousen|Skousen, Joel]], ''[[Strategic Relocation - North American Guide to Safe Places]]'', 3rd Edition, [[Utah]], Perfect Paperback, 2011. Print. ISBN 1568612621, ISBN 978-1568612621 - [http://joelskousen.com/strategic.html JoelSkousen.com], [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10873066-strategic-relocation [[GoodReads.com]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/strategic-relocation-film-full-version [[TheSurvivalistBlog.net]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: Expanded Relocation Zone]

== External Links ==

== External links ==

* [http://www.survivalblog.com/redoubt.html  Survivalist Retreat in The American Redoubt -- Move to the Mountain States]

* [http://www.survivalblog.com/redoubt.html  Survivalist Retreat in The American Redoubt -- Move to the Mountain States]

* [http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html [[The Survival Blog]] Suggested Retreat Areas]

* [http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html [[The Survival Blog]] Suggested Retreat Areas]

* [http://joelskousen.com/strategic.html JoelSkousen.com Strategic Relocation advice from [[Joel Skousen]]]

* [http://joelskousen.com/strategic.html JoelSkousen.com Strategic Relocation advice from [[Joel Skousen]]]

* [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10873066-strategic-relocation [[GoodReads.com]] Strategic Relocation]

* [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10873066-strategic-relocation [[GoodReads.com]] Strategic Relocation]

* [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/strategic-relocation-film-full-version [[TheSurvivalistBlog.net]]] [[Strategic Relocation]] - The Film / DVD

* [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/strategic-relocation-film-full-version [[TheSurvivalistBlog.net]]] ''[[Strategic relocation|Strategic Relocation]]'' - The Film / DVD

* [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: [[American Redoubt]] An Expanded Relocation Zone by Joel Skousen]

* [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: [[American Redoubt]] An Expanded Relocation Zone by Joel Skousen]

* [http://www.strategicrelocation.com StrategicRelocation.com Retreat Recommendations]

* [http://www.strategicrelocation.com StrategicRelocation.com Retreat Recommendations]

==References==

==References==

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